AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner supplies its advanced exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) valve for the new Hyundai Ioniq sedan and the Kia Niro
crossover sport utility vehicle. These gasoline and hybrid vehicles
are powered by the 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) Kappa
engine, expected to drive a growing line-up of hybrid models from
the automakers. BorgWarner's compact, optimized EGR valve
contributes to the vehicles' lower emissions and 3 percent increase
in fuel economy.
"Our years of gasoline and diesel EGR experience along
with our deep engine system knowledge drove us to develop a new EGR
valve designed specifically for the unique requirements of today's
advanced gasoline engines," said Brady
Ericson, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions
Systems. "BorgWarner's new low-pressure EGR technology offers
automakers a compact, reliable and cost-effective method for
improving fuel economy and reducing emissions, and is fast becoming
the standard solution for gasoline hybrid propulsion systems. We
are pleased to contribute our EGR technology to a growing list of
Hyundai and Kia vehicles."
Precisely regulating EGR throughout a range of rpms and loads
reduces high temperatures in the combustion chamber, enabling a
variety of strategies aimed at improving engine efficiency and fuel
economy. For example, using cooled EGR manages pumping losses to
help the engine run more efficiently, improves combustion timing
for a leaner burn without knocking and helps avoid using enriched
fuel/air mixtures, which saves fuel. The technology also reduces
carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions as well as
particulate matter (PM). Unlike competitive models, BorgWarner's
EGR valve delivers superior accuracy by measuring valve lift
directly. The simplified, low-leak design also resists sticking and
uses fewer parts in the gear train, resulting in a compact,
cost-effective solution with 25 percent faster response compared
with previous models.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 74 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
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